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  • June 25, 2024

    Budget-Conscious Back-to-School Shopping: Why Families are Turning to Goodwill of Central Iowa

    As the summer winds down and the school year approaches, families across Central Iowa are preparing for the annual back-to-school shopping spree. However, the 2024 back-to-school season brings unique challenges...

  • October 18, 2018

    Falling For Coats & Jackets

    Ask any #ThriftQueen which store section she visits first on a shopping trip and nine times...

  • October 10, 2018

    Goodwill of Central Iowa to Expand Mission Services in Story, Marshall and Tama Counties

    Goodwill of Central Iowa will expand its mission of assisting individuals with barriers in their employment...

  • October 9, 2018

    Finding Confidence Through the Right Fit

    When walking in to order at the new dining hot spot, Blaze Pizza, one might not...

  • October 3, 2018

    Goodwill Halloween Costume Challenge 2018

    Three Goodwill of Central Iowa interns. One mystery box each. The ultimate Halloween challenge. What costume...

  • September 25, 2018

    Rediscovering His Purpose: Keith’s Journey at Goodwill

    Keith is a people-person. As a Goodwill of Central Iowa store clerk, he always finds a...

  • September 7, 2018

    #StyledByGoodwill: DIY Tailgate Fashion

    The big game is just around the corner! If you are looking for some last-minute fashion...

  • July 10, 2018

    Tammy’s Goodwill Journey

      Had you walked into Goodwill of Central Iowa's Day Services program last year,  you would...

  • May 25, 2018

    #StyledByGoodwill Launches In Stores

    In celebration of Goodwill Week, our team had the pleasure of collaborating with two very stylish...

  • May 4, 2018

    CELEBRATE GOODWILL WEEK WITH US, MAY 6-13

    From May 6–13, Goodwill of Central Iowa will celebrate Goodwill Industries Week and the mission impact...

  • April 30, 2018

    National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

    On this National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, we're giving a shout out to our colleagues...